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Issues Galore...

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:12:08 GMT

My husbee's heard this about a million ways to one already, so I'm thinking to give his good ear a rest. After completing the UltraSimpleDiet again, I have finally dropped 5 lbs. to hit an all-time low, 132.2 lbs. But of course, my loving family had to feed me home-cooked spaghetti (prepared exactly the way it was when I was a little kid) and fried chicken. *Sigh* They call me mataba and yet they buy me fried chicken. Go figure.

I don't so much dread going into work as I get slightly anxious and irritated. It's not so much "fun" or pleasant or worry-less to go into work as it was for a brief period. Now it's like "f8ck what the hell can/do I have to get done today?"

My new boss quit last week, so in the meantime I report directly to the Vice President of Finance. I'm not sure how active the VP is looking or if the VP started interviewing anyone. All I know is that if the past is any indication:

In the last year I have had 3 different bosses; I tend to lose bosses even though each made a point to always tell me before they left that they truly enjoyed working with me and keep my contact number
The situation won't change for at least another year

I spoke with a friend of mine in a similar situation and he said something intriguing: "It's the fast track for you to be a manager." Ironically I've been looking at manager positions at competitors for the last few months. While I do have iron-clad job security (trust me it would take a long time again for them to fill my position), there are too many ifs and variables to determine whether or not my VP would promote/create a manager title for me and how the company will restructure (b/c trust me they restructure every year).

So I'm floating around 133 lbs. and keeping my eye out for opportunities, although with the exception of pay, I like what I do. It's interesting. The benefits are pretty good. But the recession doesn't help and neither does the COLA increase that doesn't even cover the increase in rent let alone gas prices.

I should be glad that over the last year, I have heard 99% positive things about me from client VPs and from my own VP via the other direct reports. But I'll just have to mentally prepare myself for what's in store: the hectic scheduling, playing catch-me-if-you-can (as if the VP is a freakin' rabbit), fighting with other peeps for the VP's attention. I should be glad that my VP trusts me enough that I understand my work. It's just so freakin' frustrating b/c it reminds me of my old dept.--when my old VP began contacting me directly instead of going through my Executive Director as was customary. I hated the thought that my schedule would be thrown to hell with just one phone call or email. But he was finally treating me like a Senior...3 months before I left. Too little too late.

*Sigh* I got comfortable. It's my own fault. I like having a cushion between the VP and me (at least Director-level, I haven't answered to a Manager in 1.5 years). This is the second time in a little more than a year that I'll have to step my Work Game up since I answer to someone pretty high on the food chain with more visibility. I am damn lucky--more responsibility and definitely more control over my schedule. I just...let's just say I didn't expect to get it so soon. Without the title or pay. *Sigh*

Incredible Shrinking Woman...

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:53:51 GMT

I beat my last plateau finally! I'm back down to 134 lbs. Woot. I pick up my training program come Monday so it's on like Donkey Kong! I'm glad my clothes are falling off my arse. I only have 28 lbs to go. And considering that this time last year, I weighed in at a 158 lbs. I'm pretty glad I found a gym I finally liked. I wish I could go on vacay but I'm booked to go to 3 weddings this summer and have another possible 2 to attend in the fall. Can't wait to start the ball rolling on mine. Yay 1/1/09! Let's get ready to ruuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmbbbbbbbbbbbllllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeee!

Dabnabbit...

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:13:37 GMT

I had to get sick off-&-on for 3 weeks just to break my plateau of 138 lbs. I'm now 136... and my tight jeans are falling off my ass. All my "big" clothes are hanging comfortably on/off me. I miss doing yoga, but I can't work out while sick. I need to get better before I fly out to Pennsylvania for Tita duty with my niece. And what's really cliche is that I basically lost 20 lbs. in 6 mos. from changing my diet & eating habits and exercise.

I just found out today that my Company will pay my registration fee if I join the Company team for the Revlon Run/Walk. It'll also provide a ride to the Coliseum so no traffic or parking hassles. Yay!

3rd to last class starts tomorrow night. *Sigh* Can't wait for school to be over (for now) and have that certificate "hanging on the wall".

Tracker...

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:28:37 GMT

ITEMS:

137.5. 20 weeks. 17.5 loss. 0.875/wk.
I've just discovered Podcasts. Am now attempting to (re-)learn (Castilian) Spanish and Tagalog.
Am leaning towards doing the 5k Revlon Run/Walk in May, to prep for the 5mi Nike Run Hit Remix in September. Therefore must amp up pre-training. Need to get some workout supplies: sports bras and gel gloves for yoga.
Ordering new eyeglasses. Nike frames that wraparound the face and photochromatic lenses (the ones that change with UV light).
Co-workers still tease me about switching to (mostly) organic. Just b/c I said that Paul Newman's organic Oreos taste like regular Oreos. Which they do. Then again, I'm the one who detoxed a few months ago.

It's the little things in Life that get you by...

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:09:16 GMT

138

Mon Abs
Tues Spin
Weds Yoga
Thurs Abs
Fri recovery
Sat recovery
Sun recovery

Addendum to the last one

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:27:50 GMT

Can't do yoga 2x in one week. I'm too sore.

So right now my skedge looks like 15 min AbLab 2x/wk, 55 min spinning 1x/wk, 60 min yoga 1x/wk. Then recovery for the other 3 days. But I need to amp up my workouts prior to my running event training. :: argh ::

More involved schoolwork and more responsbility at work are having their effect on me. But it's worth it, I've had worse before.

I'm glad and irritated at the 139.5 thing. Well the other day it actually got down to 139.25 but pho, breaking into the 130s is f*cking hard. Which is why I thought Yoga practice twice a week would help. To change up the workout and help start sculpting the body. I have some belly-ness to get rid of still but not like the cushion I had going before. It's getting harder and harder to play with my bike tire now.

I'm going to kickstart my metabolism and detox again in March.

Also off-center right now b/c I have to try a new planner and planning system for the next 21 days. The planner is definitely heavier and thicker than my last, but the method and documentation helps. I've been losing my Focus lately, so I figured trying out this new planner for 21 days won't be bad. According to the trainer in my seminar: "Once you've recorded [a task or appointment] in your planner, you've earned the right to forget about [the task or appointment]."

3 weeks and I've plateaued... Sadness

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:43:04 GMT

I'm holding steady at 140 lbs. And while I'm glad that I'm at a weight I haven't been at since 2005, I would really really like to break into the 130s...

I workout 3x/wk and I'm trying to increase that to 5x/wk. But with night school and a full-time job, I'm exhausted. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy yoga. I know the stretching is good for me.

I fit the New Member's shirt...

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:17:38 GMT

So I received a free t-shirt with my brand spanking new Equinox membership back in November. The guy decided to pick out a Medium for me, because I told him of my reasons for joining.

4 months and 15 pounds later I actually fit into the shirt. Fit into it, not stretching it around my puppies, but slipping into it comfortably. Wow.

35 to go.

Ideally, I go to 2 15-min AbLabs, 1 spinning class, and 1 yoga session a week. So I hit the gym about 2-3 hours a week, not to mention any walking I do around town to get lunch or crisscrossing around UCLA's campus.

And I have 2 courses this quarter. And more responsibility at work.

And if I really go through with my commitment this year, I'll begin training in a month or two for the Nike Remix Run in September. The trainer I met said that training for the Nike Run would guarantee that I will reach my target weight.

35 to go.

Doing this for the sake of my sanity...

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:29:57 GMT

I've already completed the 7 day Ultrasimple Diet. I lost 4 lbs, 6 inches off my waist, and 1 inch off my hips.

Today I clocked in at 142 lbs. So after 4 mos I've lost and kept off 13 lbs. I'm close to being on track, just a little off.

I chopped off my hair and my fiance affirms that I look thinner. But to me, I look the same as I always did, whether at 155 to 158 lbs to 142 lbs.

I miss soda, but not enough to drink it. I find it funny that I've excluded caffeine, alcohol, and most meat from my eating habits. I mean I'll have the occasional longganisa or tapas, but I won't gobble it up at every opportunity I can have it. I've basically converted to a mostly organic diet: lots of veggies, fruits, 4-6 oz of non-predatory fish or organic chicken or tofu. 2 glasses of water with every meal.

37 to go.

Day 2 of USD

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:43:45 GMT

I weighed in at 146.25 lbs this evening, after a workout class and before my dinner. Dinner was yummy. Jeje's been very supportive, prepping my protein shakes and cooking my meals.

On Thursday (3 days before the beginning of my diet) I weighed 149 lbs. And on Saturday I even ate an In-n-out burger, animal fries w/o the sauce, and a neapolitan shake. Then for dinner that night I had spaghetti and meatballs, honey teriyaki meatballs, chocoate fondue, and a very very thin slice of cheesecake pie.

So yes, 2 days and I weigh almost 3 lbs less. Cool.

According to the book, I can lose up to 10 lbs of toxins/waste this week. Woo hoo!